# Futuristic Forest Photography Thomas Jackson Contrasts the Worlds of Science and Nature By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-jackson References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/09/16/thomas-jackson/) & [thomasjacksonphotography](http://www.thomasjacksonphotography.com/) Thomas Jackson's latest photo series brings to mind M. Night Shyamalan's 'Signs' film. Set in a rural sphere of domesticity, there seems to be a family in danger. Yet instead of aliens, there is only one [lone, quirky robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance) and a phenomenon of [strange lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible). This contrast between futuristic ideas amid a traditional backdrop creates an interesting dynamic that is hard to tear oneself from. Thomas Jackson demonstrates great storytelling abilities and [stellar photographic skill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Photography:** Exploring the intersection of sci-fi concepts and visual art creates opportunities for innovative storytelling techniques. - **Environmental Art:** Blending the natural world with creative expression presents opportunities for impactful and thought-provoking messaging. - **Artificial Intelligence in Art:** The integration of AI technology into artistic expression creates opportunities for unique and innovative collaborations between the organic and the digital. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Television:** Incorporating futuristic concepts into traditional storytelling methods creates opportunities for captivating and unique visual narratives in film and television productions. - **Fine Arts:** Artists can utilize the contrasts between natural and artificial elements to create poignant and visually striking installations, sculptures, and other fine art mediums. - **Photography:** Combining futuristic elements with traditional photographic techniques creates opportunities for visually stunning and imaginative compositions that capture the viewer's attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md)